Crime Rate in Graig and Pontypridd West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Graig and Pontypridd West

The total recorded crimes in Graig and Pontypridd West, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Graig and Pontypridd West crime rate of 9.95 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Graig and Pontypridd West, encompassing approximately 6,734 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-12.12% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Graig and Pontypridd West Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8
  • Llys Graig Y Wion with total crimes: 6
  • Taff Vale Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Graig and Pontypridd West?

To understand the safety of Graig and Pontypridd West, we need to analyze Graig and Pontypridd West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Graig and Pontypridd West reported a higher crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 808 crimes compared to 502. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Graig and Pontypridd West witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    • In 2023, Graig and Pontypridd West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 751 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Graig and Pontypridd West witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Graig and Pontypridd West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Graig and Pontypridd West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Graig and Pontypridd West has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 9.95 ranking 8th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Graig and Pontypridd West crimes were 808. The crime rate of Graig and Pontypridd West in 2024 was 119.97 (year) or 10.00 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Graig and Pontypridd West were around 751 crimes with yearly crime rate of 111.51 (year) or 9.29 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Graig and Pontypridd West)CrimesRank (Graig and Pontypridd West)CrimesRank (Graig and Pontypridd West)
Aberdare East80 41,266 11,130 1
Aberaman102 11,063 21,023 2
Brynna and Llanharan99 2862 5780 5
Aberdare West and Llwydcoed70 6948 3979 3
Llantrisant and Talbot Green81 3805 7794 4
Porth79 5920 4747 8
Pontypridd Town67 7804 8755 6
Mountain Ash59 12802 9747 9
Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos66 9553 17499 19
Ferndale and Maerdy61 11743 11732 10
Tylorstown and Ynyshir50 14746 10715 11
Cymer64 10507 23420 26
Abercynon48 17581 14591 12
Cwmbach49 15629 12522 16
Treorchy57 13566 16590 13
Tonyrefail West40 23623 13475 21
Pen-y-graig49 16526 19546 14
Penrhiw-ceibr44 21525 20542 15
Tonyrefail East38 26571 15499 20
Ystrad40 22514 21520 17
Beddau and Tyn-y-nant44 19552 18508 18
Treforest46 18503 24453 22
Pentre44 20445 26329 32
Treherbert40 24507 22433 25
Pen-y-waun27 32358 30437 23
Church Village24 37339 34436 24
Taff's Well39 25497 25366 29
Trallwng24 34363 29409 27
Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf33 29396 27343 31
Rhydfelen Central34 27336 35286 35
Tonypandy25 33324 36389 28
Trealaw33 28375 28360 30
Llwyn-y-pia29 30352 32175 40
Glyn-coch24 35352 31273 36
Ynysybwl28 31347 33325 33
Cilfynydd18 39281 37287 34
Gilfach-goch24 36274 38195 38
Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen18 41253 39242 37
Llantwit Fardre21 38161 41163 42
Cwm Clydach18 40184 40185 39
Ton-teg8 46129 42164 41
Pontyclun West13 42126 43113 45
Pontyclun Central10 44109 45143 43
Pontyclun East10 4366 4671 46
Llanharry10 45117 44127 44

Graig and Pontypridd West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20257
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 402 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202533
March 202533
February 202521
January 202521
December 202424
November 202423
October 202426
September 202422
August 202432
July 202437
June 202464
May 202437

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 20248
September 20243
August 202413
July 202415
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 20254
December 20249
November 20249
October 20244
September 20247
August 202412
July 20247
June 202420
May 202415

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20241
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Graig and Pontypridd West in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Graig and Pontypridd West postcode area is presented below.

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Llys Graig Y Wion (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Taff Vale Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. Upper Vaughan Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Ivor Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Grover Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pantygraigwen Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Seaton Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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